Name: Honey Vanilla Poached Apricots
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 3 tablespoons honey; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise; 3/4 pound fresh apricots, halved lengthwise and pitted

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 2

Ingredients

1 cup water

3 tablespoons honey

3 tablespoons sugar

1/2 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise

3/4 pound fresh apricots, halved lengthwise and pitted

Preparation

Step 1
In a 1 1/2-quart saucepan simmer water, honey, sugar, and vanilla bean, covered, 5 minutes. Add apricots and simmer, covered, until just tender but not falling apart, 2 to 5 minutes, depending on ripeness of fruit.
Step 2
Transfer apricots with a slotted spoon to a bowl and boil syrup until reduced to about 1/2 cup. Pour syrup over apricots and chill 25 minutes.

TagsFruit Dessert Dessert Apricot Stone Fruit Fruit Vanilla Herbs & Spices Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free Vegan Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer Make Ahead Simmer Summer Gourmet

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